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Popped Culture: GRAMMY’s recap and discussion

By Georgie Gassaro, Staff Writer • February 8, 2024

The 66th annual GRAMMY Awards were hosted Feb. 4 in sunny Los Angeles to celebrate another year of musical success across all genres. With household names like Billy Joel, Celine Dion, Stevie Wonder and even Meryl Streep in attendance, it was a night full of surprises, firsts and unforgettable performances.

Review: Miley Cyrus takes fans on a summer vacation

By Sarah Payne, Staff Writer • March 22, 2023

In "Endless Summer Vacation," a self-assured Miley Cyrus provides listeners with 43 minutes of pure escapism.

Review: Noah Cyrus tackles heavy topics in debut album

By Sarah Payne, Contributing Writer • September 28, 2022

The first half of "The Hardest Part," the first LP from Noah Cyrus, is the standout of the entire record.

Review: Elton John offers listeners a post-pandemic treat

By Stephanie Monteiro, Contributing Writer • November 3, 2021

Elton John collaborates with multiple popular artists on his latest album, "The Lockdown Series."

Review: Album debut of Lil Nas X is full of instant classics

By Charlie Becht, Staff Writer • September 27, 2021

The long-awaited album debut of Lil Nas X is bursting with creativity, crisp vocals and a shameless embracement of queerness.

Review: Singles for the week 4/26

By Eva Salzman, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • May 2, 2021

Singles for the week 4/2

Column: What obsessive media coverage does to a star’s mental health

By Hannah Sanson, Contributing Writer • March 17, 2021

Pop culture has taken an active role in covering the deeply personal aspects of celebrities’ lives without care or compassion.

Review: Miley Cyrus follows her heart into rock ‘n roll

By Eva Salzman, Staff Writer • December 8, 2020

Made for rock, Miley Cyrus kicks her way back into the music scene with her latest album, “Plastic Hearts.”

Review: Singles for the week of 11/20

By Arleigh Rodgers, Life & Culture Editor • November 21, 2020

Review: Singles for the week of 11/20

Review: Miley Cyrus earns her place in the spotlight

By Grace Elletson, News Editor • October 9, 2017

With this album, Cyrus has defined herself as a professional artist and not a child who creates music on the whims of what is trendy.

Review: Singles for the week of 9/23

By Jake Leary, Life and Culture Editor • September 22, 2017

Life and Culture Editor Jake Leary listened to some of the singles that came out this week, here's what he thought of them. “Changes” DeJ Loaf Released Sept. 22 Columbia Records “Changes”...

Review: Football series doesn’t fumble its return

By Silas White, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • September 12, 2017

A first for the series, Longshot is much more than Career mode with cinematics.